Kyoto Botanical Garden
The Kyoto Botanical Garden displays 120,000 plants on an area of 240,000 square meters.The Kyoto Botanical Garden has one of the largest viewing greenhouses in Japan, which is computer-controlled.Divided into nine sections (Tropical Crops Room, Desert and Savanna Plants Room, Orchids Room, etc.), ap....
Kuramadera Temple
Kuramadera Temple was founded in 770 by Gan Tei, a disciple of Ganjin, and the main deity is said to have been Bishamonten.From Niomon Gate at the entrance to Kuramadera Temple, it is about 1 km (about a 30-minute walk) to Kondo, the main hall of the temple. You can also take a cable car up to the h....
Joshoji Temple
Joshoji Temple is said to have been founded by Priest Nichiken in 1616.There is the cemetery of the second Yoshinotayu (Tokuko Matsuda) and the vermilion-lacquered mountain gate (Yoshinomon) donated by Yoshinotayu.The "Yoshino Tayu Hanakkuyo" held every April is famous for its parade (tayu douchu) i....
Joshokoji Temple
Joshokoji Temple was founded in 1362 when Emperor Kogon, the first emperor of the Northern Dynasty, visited the area and built a hermitage.Joshokoji Temple belongs to the Tenryuji school of the Rinzai sect of Zen Buddhism.The precincts of the temple are approximately 12,000 m2 in size. There is also....
Myomanji Temple
Myomanji Temple is the head temple of the Kenpon Hokke school of Buddhism, and its principal deity is the Mandala of the Ten Realms.There is a large stupa made in the image of the Great Pagoda of Bodh Gaya.Yuki-no-niwa is one of the three famous gardens ("Yuki-no-niwa," "Tsuki-no-niwa," and "Hana-no....
Kyoto citywide Map
In addition to the formal division of Kyoto City (Nakagyo-ku, Higashiyama-ku, etc.), the city is still divided into five traditional areas: Rakuchu（CentralArea）, Rakuto（EastArea）, Rakusai（WestArea）, Rakunan（SouthArea）, and Rakuhoku（NorthArea）.The Kiyomizu area centering on Kiyomizudera Temple in the....
Rakuchu Map
Rakuchu is the central area of Kyoto City.Public transportation is excellent, making it easy to get anywhere.There are various famous tourist attractions such as the Kyoto Imperial Palace and the World Heritage Shimogamo Shrine to Nishiki Market, the kitchen of Kyoto.....
Rakuto Map
Rakuto is the east area of Kyoto City.Kiyomizudera Temple is the most popular place, visited by about 20% of visitors to Kyoto.World Heritage Sites in the Rakuto area are Ginkakuji Temple and Kiyomizudera Temple.The Gion Festival at Yasaka Shrine is one of the three major festivals in Kyoto and take....
Rakusai Map
Rakusai is the west area of Kyoto City.Arashiyama is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Kyoto, known for its cherry blossoms and autumn foliage.The Arashiyama area has popular tourist spots such as the World Heritage Tenryuji Temple, bamboo groves, Arashiyama Monkey Park, and the Sagano....
Rakunan Map
Rakunan is the south area of Kyoto City.Major tourist attractions are scattered in an inverted L shape.The Senbon-torii gate at Fushimi Inari Taisha is a popular photo spot.There are four World Heritage sites in the Rakunan area: Toji Temple, Daigoji Temple, Ujikami Shrine, and Byodoin.....
